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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.69, 1,460.50 and 243.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.69, 1,460.50 and 243.25 is: 364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.69 : 1,460.50 = 243.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.69/1,460.50 = 243.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.69x = 1,460.50 × 243.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.69x = 355,262.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,262.37/973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.86

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